JASON S. LOWERY
2370 Pleasant Hill Ch. Rd. Grover, NC 28073 (704)471-9972 Home (704)473-2546 Cell

PROFILE

Top achieving, problem solving leader with ten years management experience in the construction industry. Effectively directed construction operations including warranty, quality, safety, and land development responsibilities. Built a strong team, championed new initiatives, enhanced performance/profitability, and delivered consistent results.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

K. HOVNANIAN HOMES, Charlotte, NC1998-2008

Director of Construction (2007-2008)
Directed all construction activities for the Charlotte Division including warranty and quality.
Negotiated with suppliers and subcontractors to reduce overall construction cost by ten percent.
Streamlined the warranty department reducing average work order completion time from 21 days to less than 14 days.
Led division Safety, Water Intrusion, and Storm Water programs. Served on Adjunct Groups for each with representatives from around the country to set company wide policies and procedures.
Forecasted budgets and projections for yearly financial plan and performed monthly follow up.
Continued with responsibilities listed below in previous position.

Production Manager (2005-2007)
Managed all construction field activities for the Charlotte Division producing up to 400+ homes per year. Homes ranged from the mid 100s to over 1 million including an active adult community.
Recruited and hired a team that consistently ranked in the top ten in safety, quality, and customer satisfaction for all of K. Hovnanian nationwide.
Maintained land development responsibilities including setting grades, foundation type, and drive sides for each project. Also worked with land developers to resolve any contract issues.
Interacted daily with community sales personnel approving all change orders and custom price requests. Tracked weekly meetings with community sales and construction managers to stay on top of community needs and issues.
Followed up with homeowners to resolve issues and ensure customer satisfaction. Maintained over a 98% customer satisfaction rating for the last three years for the construction department.
Piloted and implemented Quality Assurance Program that is now used nationwide.
Received the 2006 Home Buyers Choice Award for Large Volume Division for the highest home readiness score among all builders surveyed by Eliant nationwide.

Area Construction Manager (2002-2005)
Oversaw construction personnel on the south side of Charlotte and York County, SC producing 250+ homes per year.
Performed inspections on each home to ensure quality and budget.
Worked with subcontractors and suppliers to resolve performance and scheduling issues.
Monitored construction schedules and made adjustments as necessary to bring in all projects early or on time.

Community Construction Manager (1999-2002)
Produced up to 50 homes per year in multiple communities.
Scheduled all homes while working to ensure quality, on-time construction, and budget.
Performed weekly inspections including safety, quality, water intrusion, and erosion control.
Conducted pre-construction, pre-drywall, and pre-settlement walks with the customers.

Assistant Community Construction Manager (1998-1999)
Assisted Community Construction Manager with duties listed above.


EDUCATION
B.S., Environmental Science, NC State University, Raleigh, NC

CERTIFICATIONS
NC and SC General Contractors License